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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus VR-340

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
 
Olympus VR-340 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus VR-340 Key Specs

FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F85EXR
Olympus VR-340
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-5.7) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus VR-340 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Olympus VR-340, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the F80EXR (12MP) and VR-340 (16MP) and the F80EXR (1/2") and VR-340 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The F80EXR was introduced 19 months prior to the VR-340 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the F80EXR grades versus the VR-340 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Olympus VR-340

 F80EXR VR-340 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-340 over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 VR-340 F80EXR 
RevealedJanuary 2012June 2010Newer by 19 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F80EXR and Olympus VR-340

 F80EXR VR-340 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus VR-340 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm F80EXR offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-340 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the F80EXR and the VR-340.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus VR-340 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the F80EXR and VR-340 is 92 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus VR-340 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus VR-340 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the F80EXR and VR-340.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The F80EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus VR-340 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged F80EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus VR-340 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus VR-340 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Portrait photography features
Olympus VR-340 Portrait photography features
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no manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
no RAW support
34
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Street photography highlights
Olympus VR-340 Street photography highlights
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (210g)
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (125g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Sports photography details
Olympus VR-340 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Travel photography highlights
Olympus VR-340 Travel photography highlights
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has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
long zoom (270mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (210g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VR-340 Landscape photography highlights
38
really wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F80EXR Vlogging info
Olympus VR-340 Vlogging info
27
really wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (210g)
33
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus VR-340 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F80EXR and Olympus VR-340
 FujiFilm FinePix F80EXROlympus VR-340
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR Olympus VR-340
Alternate name FinePix F85EXR -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-06-16 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.0-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 210g (0.46 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-50 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $400 $130